Rare Super Blue Moon in August 2023

The Full Moon on August 31 is a Blue Moon because it is the second Full Moon this month. On top of that, it’s near its closest approach to Earth, making it a Supermoon. Combine these two things, and you have a Super Blue Moon.
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Gold Cup Parade in Canada

Friday, August 18, 2023

The Gold Cup Parade is a feature event for Old Home Week, which celebrates the joys of the summer season in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada. The parade is on the third Friday of August and attracts thousands of people.

DST Chaos in Lebanon—Government Backtracks

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Lebanon will start Daylight Saving Time (DST) on March 30, after all. The country has been operating with two local times since March 26.

Issue #125:

• In August: a Super Sturgeon Moon, a Micro New Moon, and a Super Blue Moon
• Also this month, a near-perfect weekend for watching the Perseid Meteor Shower
• Explore Astronomy Central—our new guide to all things astronomy